Politics and health

Abstract

Politics refers to the art, doctrine, or practice of governing states, promoting citizen participation, and exercising power as needed to safeguard the common good within society (Wikipedia). Therefore, in matters of health, political decision-making holds particular significance, as it entails ensuring the optimal protection of population health. This requires promotional, preventive, and therapeutic actions guided by
policies grounded in the best available evidence derived from scientific research, academia, medical societies, and public and private institutions. Governments compile this evidence and disseminate it through their governing bodies, ministries, or national health systems.